Children's Drawing as a Projective Tool to Assess Dental Anxiety (NCT06369038) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Children's Drawing as a Projective Tool to Assess Dental Anxiety
138 participantsStarted 2024-10-30
Plain-language summary
The aim in this study is to compare the results of anxiety measurement of the child using the CD:H scale with the long-used Face,Legs,Activity,Cry and Consolability scale (FLACC scale) , Frankl behaviour rating scale and pulse oximeter reading, to see if the drawing alone can be a reliable tool to predict the child's behaviour before the dental procedure.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged from 6 to 12 years.
* Children with past dental experience.
* One or more primary teeth indicated for simple extraction procedure.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients lacking cooperative behavior (very young age and patients with certain medical or psychological disorders) according to Wright's classification.
* Refusal of participation.
* Lack of informed consent by the child's parents.
* If the child shows any signs of disinterest in drawing.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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